🇨🇲Cameroon Historical Inflation Calculator
Calculate purchasing power changes in Central African CFA Francs (XAF) from 1969-2025
🏦 CFA Franc Devaluation Crisis
1994 Devaluation Shock: CFA franc was devalued 50% causing inflation to spike to 25.8% in 1995 - the highest in Cameroon's history!
Structural Adjustment: IMF-imposed reforms led to temporary economic disruption but long-term stabilization.
Current Stability: Inflation at 5% in December 2024, showing controlled monetary policy within CEMAC zone.
🌍 Inflation Impact Results
🇨🇲 About Cameroon's Economy
Central African Economic Hub: Largest economy in CEMAC zone with oil, agriculture, and forestry sectors.
CFA Franc Stability: Currency pegged to Euro provides monetary stability through Central African monetary union.
Recent Performance: Inflation averaged 4.6% over the last 5 years (2020-2024), showing improved control.
Long-term Trend: From 100 XAF in 1969 to 1,720.63 XAF in 2025 (1,620.63% total increase over 55 years).
Data Source: World Bank, IMF, African Development Bank, and BEAC (Central Bank) data from 1969-2025.